Columbia University in the City of New York Reviews

  • 489 Reviews
  • New York (NY)
  • Annual Tuition: $66,139
92% of 489 students said this degree improved their career prospects
92% of 489 students said they would recommend this school to others
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newyorker
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Amazing experience. Very eclectic, diverse group of incredibly intelligent professionals who are always there to help you succeed."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"Columbia University's School of Social Work program was a great experience. I had excellent professors, enriching field experience, and felt completely prepared for a career following graduation."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Mathematics
"columbia es una de las universidades mas famosas y con los mejores profesores de new york Columbia is one of the most famous universities and has the best professors in New York."
Andrew R. Calderon
  • Reviewed: 6/22/2017
  • Degree: Journalism
"Columbia's J-School often gets slack from practitioners in the field and students alike. A number of active journalists and editors believe in an empirical approach to journalism and deride the formal, theoretical or skills-based training offered at the school. The reasoning goes that journalism is a trade and therefore must be learned with a hands-on approach, the shoe-leather route. That isn't untrue. Certainly, hands-on training is necessary (going out and reporting, interviewing people, digging into archives, and getting the door slammed in your face). But a conversation about whether it's the only way or the best way or the first step one should take obscures the benefits of a great place like the J-school. An approach and a learning environment that unites theory with practice will give new journalists the best of both worlds. There are so many digital skills, too many technologies that help bridge the gap between reporting and the mass amount of information humans produce on a daily basis. Without the dedicated time to formally train, be it in a classroom or at home if you are a self-teacher, you won't be as competitive in the field. It's a simple truth. The J-school is a confluence of empiricism and theory. A place where you are pushed in the classroom and out of the classroom. In my opinion, it's an excellent school for fledgling journalists."
Ryan P.
  • Reviewed: 6/15/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Columbia University not only has the name, being an Ivy League school, but backs this up with its quality of education. My graduate degree in Physics prepared me with the knowledge and work ethic to begin my career and advance quickly. Since graduation my career has been on an upward slope and I don't see an end in sight thanks to my education at Columbia."
BookFan
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"Good teachers, good curriculum, beautiful campus, excellent library"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"Good University. Received a solid foundational public health education. Good student organization. Great events and speakers. Wish I received more classes in research methods."
Devon917
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"Speak with the professors you most admire for career advice. And do not get a liberal arts degree unless you're planning on going to grad school"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Architecture
"It was an amazing experience in New York City and I was able to foster meaningful connections within my field."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: History
"The Faculty is competitive but humane and flexible. My fellow classmates well prepared. The institution is supportive with grants, scholarships and job opportunities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Education
"There were a lot of valuable resources and highly qualified professors. Some classes are taught by TA's which is annoying because you pay so much money for you education and want the highest qualified professionals. I have a lot of debt from my program at Columbia."
Sharon Avnon
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2017
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"The Sustainability Management program at Columbia University is very flexible, making it perfect for young professionals interested in adding a sustainability dimension to their careers, as well as for students that have just graduated from college hoping to gain more hands on, practical tools before beginning their careers. There is a wide array of classes to choose from, allowing students to specialize in the area of their choice (i.e. Energy, Water, Corporate sustainability, sustainability economics/finance, and more). Students can also set their own pace, from spreading the program across 3 years to finishing it in 3 semesters."
Jaclyn Willner
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2017
  • Degree: English
"My favorite part of Columbias education was by far was the Core Curriculum. While I appreciated the foundation that it provided me in literature, philosophy, art, music, and world cultures, I particularly loved that I could engage students across majors and alumni alike in conversations about certain texts, artists, and musicians that were a shared part of our unique academic paths. My classes were largely challenging and intellectually stimulating, and although there was a lot of work, I didnt find it to be overwhelming. By the time I graduated, I could easily trace my improvement and development across my college years (especially in writing) and was proud of how much I had been pushed to grow. I found a majority of my teachers to be brilliant, engaging, and happily available for interesting discussions during office hours. Columbia also made it easy for me to schedule my classes around my internship and part time job. (Only a handful of classes are scheduled on Fridays, for example, and theyre easy to avoid.) Stress culture, however, is a real presence on campus, so building a network (by finding extracurricular activities and friend groups that are enjoyable and supportive) is crucial."
Lyssa
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"Mailman is a great place to get your MPH. The faculty members are great! They are usually willing to help student find research or work opportunities. I have received a lot of help with career development. In addition, in class I have learned valuable skills which I can apply in a real-world setting."
SB
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2017
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"My Master of Health Administration is a very focused degree allowing me to learn leadership and management skills in a healthcare setting. I have very little business or management background to speak of but through my courses, I am learning a great deal about health accounting, budgeting and economics as well as how to lead, skills that will be great assets as I progress through my career in healthcare. My professors, particularly Dr. Engel and Dr. Gross, are exceptional teachers and very down to earth, approachable people who genuinely want to impart knowledge and are very good at doing so. I am excited about how much I have learned and how much more I will learn and feel confident that I will be prepared for a career in management in healthcare thanks largely to this program. One drawback, however, is that the administration could be improved in the way it handles student affairs. I am an international student and had to reach out to multiple departments to get singular issues addressed because it appears that the various departments do not communicate with each other or update their systems in a timely manner (specifically to update my visa status and to waive fees that did not apply to me). I have heard similar complaints from domestic students regarding financial and academic issues as well. To sum up, I feel that the program is imparting very applicable and useful skills to me that will be invaluable in my life and career trajectory but that the administration of the school leaves a lot to be desired. In short, I would highly recommend the program but advise potential students to be expectant of the administration's shortcomings."
Sherrell Dorsey
  • Reviewed: 3/25/2017
  • Degree: Journalism
"Currently enrolled as a student as part of Columbia University's School of Journalism graduate program. With a diverse student body, diverse professors, and a long history of excellence, the program is both shaping and affirming. I highly recommend looking into the value of this program and all that it has to offer a promising student looking for an education that provides depth and access to some of the top institutions and employers in the world."
Emma Mercedes
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2017
  • Degree: English
"I felt like a number, classes were huge and I didn't feel like any of the professors cared about me as a student but rather selling their latest text book. The worst experience was career advising during my undergraduate experience and as an alumni. I would hope that this issue is addressed for future students."
Jennifer
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Public Policy
"I greatly enjoyed the Human Rights MA program at Columbia. It was through a smaller department, known as the Institute for the Study of Human Rights. The degree is more theoretical than practitioner based, and encourages students to take a breadth of courses from across campus, including at the School of Public Health, the law school, and the International Relations school!"
f.forbes
  • Reviewed: 3/15/2017
  • Degree: Architecture
"Great school with a lot of connections and top rate teachers. It is a worthwhile experience but very rigorous in nature.I would think about how committed you are to edcuation and academia before coming here. The architecture course takes up a lot of time and requires serious commitment if you want to do well.I highly recommend this school if you want an education that will change how you view the world."
Meghan Roxas
  • Reviewed: 3/13/2017
  • Degree: Sports Management
"This program is exactly what I predicted it would be and I am very happy that I was lucky enough to be a part of it. The classes are hard and you can get out as much as you put in. Unlike most classes, we learned real life material and learned to think like the veterans in the sports industry would during certain situations. This included learning about leadership and how to deal with crisis management. The program had excellent advisors who are willing to help you out as long as you have the correct mindset and are willing to put in the effort. The networking abilities are endless, there are at least three or four chances a month to learn from the top industry leaders. Overall, I believe I will be leaving this program with not only a degree from Columbia University but a chance to pursue the career I want."